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Close Call Sports objectively tracks and analyzes close and controversial calls in sport, with great regard for the rules and spirit of the game. Developed from The Left Field Corner's MLB Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (UEFL), baseball's number one source for umpire ejections, video instant replay reviews and their corresponding calls, with great regard for the rules and spirit of the game.

Monday, July 7, 2014

MLB Instant Replay Review 674: Vic Carapazza (08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Vic Carapazza's out call in the top of the 4th inning of the Astros-Rangers game. With none out and none on, Astros batter Jose Altuve hit a ground ball to Ranger shortstop Elvis Andrus, who threw to first baseman Carlos Pena as Altuve arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Carapazza's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 6-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 12-7.

This is the 674th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Houston Astros' 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 349/674 (.518 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.